This is law students, but…

… similar is probably true in other subjects in exam-obsessed education systems. Stay strong, and be aware that the school has provision to help you!

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Sample paper for Further Maths AS students, October 2016

FP1 mock exam March 2016 (Edexcel’s “Silver 2” paper)

Click here for the paper and the mark scheme and read on for comments.

Six points about doing past papers

How many marks does Edexcel take off for bad writing in S2?

How many marks do Edexcel take off for bad writing in S2? I’ve looked again at the recent mark schemes, and I’m not sure.

Grade boundaries for 2014

These were the grade boundaries for 2014. 2015 can be different, of course.

How to reclaim your headspace

Students sometimes do less well in maths than their knowledge and talent should allow. One reason is getting nervous and flustered about it, so you forget things you really know, or make slips which would seem obvious to you if your mood were calmer and more positive. My daughter Daisy, who works as a counsellor, recommends this smartphone app to help in reclaiming your headspace. Try it out?

The Headspace meditation app.